Operators in Entertainment City had already begun to complain about the impact of rising competition on their margins even prior to the Covid-19 crisis. Now, with the outlook highly uncertain due to border closures and the erosion of the VIP sector, they may have to contend with three new developments pressing ahead. The Mirage isn't alone in closing down for a few days each week or longer, whether hotel rooms only or all operations. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas has been closed from noon on Monday through early.
PHOENIX – While we're waiting to see if Arizona Governor Doug Ducey plans to renew, change, or expire his home stay order (which currently ends on April 30), almost all of the casinos in the The Phoenix region did this, extending their closings for at least the next two weeks. Two have announced that they will remain closed for the entire month of May.
Here's what we know about everyone.
Talking Stick Resort and Arizona Casino
At the end of last week, the Indian community of Salt River Pima-Maricopa announced that its casinos – Talking Stick Resort and Casino and Casino Arizona – would remain closed until May.
'While we continue to monitor updates from local and state health agencies, our focus on the health and safety of our guests and employees has made this decision necessary,' the casinos said.
Fort McDowell Casino
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation announced on Tuesday April 28 that its casino, Fort McDowell Casino, will remain closed until May 14 and will reopen on May 15. The We-Ko-Pa Resort connected to the casino will be reopened at a later date, according to the tribe.
Vee Quiva, Lone Butte and Wild Horse Pass
Gila River Hotels and Casinos announced on Tuesday April 28 that the three casinos would remain closed until May 15.
'We are committed to opening our doors, but we believe it is in the best interest of the community, our guests and employees, to remain temporarily closed,' said Kenneth Manuel, CEO of Gila River Hotels & Casinos, in one Explanation.
Harrah's Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino
Casino Closures In Phoenix
The Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino in Maricopa, Arizona, part of the Caesars Entertainment Corporation, but managed by the Ak-Chin Indian Community, remains closed until further notice. Earlier this week, the tribe announced that it had extended employee benefits until May 14 for the next two weeks.
Desert Diamond West Valley casinos
In a tweet last week, the Desert Diamond West Valley Casino told the Tohono O & # 39; Odham Nation that it had extended its closure until May 15th.
'Since our goal is to continue to ensure the security of our community, we have decided to extend our business interruption until May 15,' the casino said in a tweet.
➝ ResearchCOVID-19 Casino Tracker
The COVID-19 pandemic caused every single casino in the U.S. to close. Use this map to see the current status.
The COVID-19 pandemic closed all commercial and tribal casino properties in the United States. This map tracks reopening across the country at the property-level. A property is considered open based on gambling availability. Please contact an individual property to determine what amenities are available.
Current Status:80 Closed | 917 Open
February 1
Oregon: Mole Lake Casino & Lodge re-opened
California Casino Closures
January 31
Wisconsin: Kla-Mo-Ya Casino re-opened
Last updated: February 1, 10 AM ET
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